MICKY ADAMS has been forced to dip into the loan market to get a replacement for Marcus Hall.

The Coventry City defender will be out of action for four to six weeks after partially tearing medial ligaments in his left knee, leaving the Sky Blues short of cover for tonight's trip to Wolves (7.45).

"The result of a scan means we have to look at what is available in the loan market," said the City boss, who hopes to have a new full-back/ wing-back in place for Monday's home match against Colchester.

"Unfortunately that is the only position where we have not got cover at the moment.

"I have an idea of who I want and it may be that I will go for a right-back who can play at left-back or left wing-back, depending on the formation we use."

Hall's injury means there will be at least one change at Molineux to the side that beat Southend.

The main contenders to fill in would appear to be Chris Birchall, who can play on the left, or Jay Tabb, while defender Mikkel Bischoff finally appears ready for a game.

"Mikkel will come into consideration and we have got Birch back from his fortnight's vacation with Stern in the Caribbean, so they will be back in contention as well," revealed assistant manager Adrian Heath.

"Marcus will obviously be a change but if there is not too much change elsewhere then it is difficult for the ones who have been left out."

Two players Heath feels are worth their place in tonight's line-up are Adebola, who got the winning goal at Southend, and McKenzie who put in a much improved performance.

"I was really pleased for Dele who has worked really hard and is probably lighter than he has been for a long time, which is difficult to do when you are not playing regularly," he said.

"We are now starting to see some of the things we know Leon has got.

"He has been a threat in the Premier League and he is now feeling more part of the club because it is difficult when you first join and are living out of a hotel and not seeing your family so much.

"We have sensed a difference in him and he will be better for that performance.

"The crowd have seen a little bit of what he can do because he has been a little bit disappointed in the way it has gone for him so far, but that will have done him the world of good."

As for tonight's test, Heath is hoping City will continue their impressive form at Molineux where they have picked up four points from the last two visits.

"It is a great game for us but I expect it will be a tight game," he said.

"It is a great venue and hopefully we will have a good following there, so it has got all the hallmarks of a big derby.

"They have got Jay Bothroyd, who I am sure Coventry people will know about.

"They have also got Jemal Johnson who is very quick and lively so, like with Freddy Eastwood, we have to keep an eye on them because they are potential match winners."